The Rocky Roads
The Canadian Rockies and the national parks that keep them company gave Kipling, Conan Doyle and this writer something to write home about.
New Year Escapes From Bengaluru
Now that the earth is still spinning smoothly on its axis and its end has been averted, go ahead and plan your New Year getaway as your travel instincts please. For those who live in Bengaluru, there are plenty of options to celebrate spilling over to the next year.
Tips For Solo Female Travellers
In the past few months, the country has witnessed unprecedented levels of public anger and anguish over the incident involving the rape of a young medical student in a moving bus in Delhi. But as far as women travelling alone are concerned, barring a few unfortunate events like this, India is still largely safe.
Diwali: Festival of lights
No matter how new you are to India or its culture, there is little chance that you would have not heard of Diwali. In fact, if you are in north India, not only can you see the festivity around, you can feel it; a smoky smell of crackers fills the air,
Holi Celebrations In Varanasi
As nervous as this may make you feel, celebrating Holi in the holy city of Varanasi is something that should make you throw caution to the wind and book your tickets! Menacing, threatening, ruthless are words that one often hears about Varanasi but brave travellers might love the carefree vibe and the zealous celebrations in […]
Top 5 Places To Eat In Bangalore
The cultural amalgam of Bangalore is reflected in its variety of delicious food that the city offers. A vast choice of high-end speciality restaurants, friendly cafes and nostalgic outlets make the gastronomic journey through Bangalore truly delightful. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s India’s Best Escapes South India we recommend the best places to eat in Bangalore.
Festival Of The Month: Baisakhi
At night Amritsar’s sky is sprinkled with incessant fireworks, as the tranquil waters of the Golden Temple reflect the magnificent celebrations in the sky above. This is what a traveller can expect on the night of Baisakhi, in the Sikh town of Amritsar. This is the day when Guru Gobind Singh started Sikhism. While the […]
Festival Of The Month: Dharamsala Film Festival
This onset of summer has one more reason to drop everything and head to the cool mountains ofDharamsala. Himachal Pradesh’s abode for the bohemian traveller, the Tibetan town doubles up as the venue for the annual Dharamsala Film Festival (13th to 15th May). This year will mark the third year of the festival’s success of bringing […]
Festival Of The Month: Ganga Dussehra
With the political fervour finally simmering down after the elections, life in Varanasi finally seems to be stumbling back to normalcy. This is good news, especially since the city is a hotspot for backpacking and religious travellers, who come here to relax by the breezy ghats or go on temple trails. Another important hook of […]
Festival Of The Month: Jhapan Mela
If you’re looking to do something offbeat and exploring the lesser known customs and traditions of India, head to the hinterland of West Bengal this August, and experience what it’s like to live with snakes and tribals. Drive 132km from Kolkata, to a small town called Bishnupur. Otherwise famous for its terracotta temples andbaluchari sarees, […]
Festival Of The Month: Champakulam Boat Race
I perched myself on the deck of a parked houseboat, eagerly waiting for the crowd to erupt into a deafening cheer again. The meaning of the running Malayalam commentary escaped me, so I concentrated on the athlete-laden boats before my eyes. Sleek, ornate and powered by a team of a hundred (or more) muscular men, […]
Durga Puja In Varanasi
Magic may be the only word that best describes the pageantry and fanfare that revolves around Durga Puja. In fact, even a month before the colourful mayhem begins, the atmosphere around many cities in India is infused with excitement and frenzy of preparations for the Puja. Though Kolkata is without doubt the most vibrant destination to […]